What Happened at Monterey Car Week 2025? Award Winners, Record Auctions, and the Launch of Franco Uomo’s Loro Piana, Scabal, Dormeuil & Zegna Collection
Written by Daud M. Shuja (David), Founder of Franco Uomo
Quick Answers: Monterey Car Week 2025 at a Glance
Who won Best of Show at Pebble Beach 2025?
The 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C “Tulipwood” Torpedo, owned by Penny & Lee Anderson Sr.
What were the record-breaking auction sales?
The top lot was a Ferrari Daytona SP3 ($26M), followed by a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider ($25.3M).
What new cars were revealed?
Highlights included the Lamborghini Fenomeno (V12 hybrid, 29 units), Bugatti Brouillard (bespoke Solitaire debut), and Corvette CX EV concept (2,000 hp).
What did Franco Uomo debut at Car Week?
Franco Uomo launched its 2025 collection featuring Loro Piana, Scabal, Dormeuil, and Zegna fabrics, along with the Palo Alto Casual Collection of 100% wool vests.
Who was the clothing company at Car Week?
Franco Uomo, the luxury tailoring house known for timeless suits and sustainable menswear, showcased its craftsmanship alongside Car Week’s automotive artistry.
Who supplied all the suits and clothing to the models at Car Week?
Franco Uomo, with a booth at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course and presence in the VIP CI Clubhouse at Concorso Italiano, supplied all tailored looks.
Table of Contents
Award Winners at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Record-Breaking Auctions and Sales Results
Supercar & Concept Reveals
Franco Uomo at Car Week: Tailoring Meets Supercar Luxury
Palo Alto Casual Collection: 100% Wool vs. Synthetics
Visit Franco Uomo in San Jose & Palo Alto
Award Winners at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The Pebble Beach Concours remains the crown jewel of Car Week, where the world’s rarest and most meticulously restored automobiles compete for top honors.
Best of Show 2025 went to a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C “Tulipwood” Torpedo, entered by Penny and Lee R. Anderson Sr. With its mahogany body held together by 10,000 rivets, this masterpiece stunned judges and enthusiasts alike. It became the first Hispano-Suiza to ever win Pebble’s highest award.
This win marked a new chapter for the Concours, honoring pre-war craftsmanship on the same stage where Ferraris, Bugattis, and Duesenbergs have dominated in past years.
Record-Breaking Auctions and Sales Results
The auction houses of Monterey set the tone for the global collector market, generating $432.8 million in total sales—the second-highest in Car Week history.
Top sales included:
Ferrari Daytona SP3 (Tailor Made 2025) — $26 million at RM Sotheby’s, setting the week’s record.
Credit: rmsothebys.com
1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Competizione — $25.3 million.'
Credit: Gooding Christie’s
1993 Ferrari F40 LM Michelotto — $11 million.
Credit: RM Sotheby's
1995 Ferrari F50 (Ralph Lauren’s example) — $9.245 million.
Credit: Jorge Guasso / RM Sotheby's
Not everything was measured in millions. A 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Limo doubled its estimates at $335K, and a 1992 Ferrari 512 TR set a new record at $775K, proving that surprises can still emerge even among automotive giants.
Supercar & Concept Reveals
Car Week isn’t just about history—it’s about the future of mobility. 2025 revealed some of the most exciting concepts to date:
Lamborghini Fenomeno: A 1,000+ horsepower V12 hybrid, limited to just 29 examples.
Bugatti Brouillard: The inaugural commission from Bugatti’s “Solitaire” bespoke program, featuring equestrian-themed details.
Corvette CX and CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concepts: EV hypercars pushing 2,000 hp, previewing what Chevrolet may explore next.
Bentley EXP 15: A three-seat electric concept gracing Pebble’s Concept Lawn.
Each reveal was a reminder that innovation, like elegance, drives luxury forward.
Franco Uomo at Car Week: Tailoring Meets Supercar Luxury
Among the roar of engines and flash of chrome, Franco Uomo brought timeless tailoring to Monterey Car Week 2025.
Photo Credit: John Faizi (Bay Area, CA) | Tatum MacLean (Vancouver, BC)
The brand showcased suits and fabrics from Loro Piana, Scabal, Dormeuil, and Zegna—four of the most revered mills in the world. These pieces were featured on models at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course and within the VIP CI Clubhouse at Concorso Italiano, where Franco Uomo provided all suiting and clothing.
Highlights included:
Navy wool tailoring in Loro Piana fabric, showcasing refined softness and fluid drape.
Grey pinstripe suits from Scabal, exuding authority and boardroom confidence.
Textured charcoal Dormeuil cloth, striking a balance between understated elegance and modern edge.
👉 Each Franco Uomo piece is more than a garment—it’s an investment in legacy, backed by lifetime alterations at San Jose Classic Tailors.
(Video embeds of the Car Week showcases can be placed here.)
The Palo Alto Casual Collection: 100% Wool vs. Synthetics
At Car Week, Franco Uomo also introduced the Palo Alto Casual Collection: men’s lightweight vests crafted entirely from 100% wool.
While many mainstream brands use polyester and synthetic fibers in their puffers and casual outerwear, Franco Uomo has chosen wool for its sustainability and health benefits.
A 2025 study revealed that microplastics are now present in human bloodstreams, raising concerns about the exposure risks tied to plastic-heavy clothing. Wool offers the alternative:
Why Wool?
100% natural, renewable, and biodegradable
Breathable and temperature-regulating year-round
Free from harmful synthetics linked to microplastic exposure
By choosing Franco Uomo’s wool vests, men elevate not only their style but also their long-term well-being.
Elegance in Motion: Cars and Tailoring Alike
Monterey Car Week 2025 reminded us that true luxury rests on heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless design. Just as a Hispano-Suiza or Ferrari embodies enduring artistry, Franco Uomo’s collections reflect tailoring passed down through generations.
From concours lawns to VIP gatherings, Franco Uomo stood alongside the icons of automotive history—proving that style, like speed, is eternal.
Visit Franco Uomo
Franco Uomo Santana Row
356 Santana Row, Suite 1020
San Jose, CA 95128
📞 (408) 247-2121
Franco Uomo Palo Alto
855 El Camino Real, Suite 10A
Palo Alto, CA 94301
📞 (650) 339-5150
Website: www.francouomo.com
